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Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara

Creamy Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara for Cozy Family Nights

Delicious Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara offers a comforting flavor explosion, ready in just 25 minutes for a perfect family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 570

Ingredients
  

For the Ravioli
  • 1 pkg Cheese-filled Ravioli fresh or frozen
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Salt for boiling water
  • 4 oz Pancetta or Bacon diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for richness
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk optional
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, preferably fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 large Egg Yolks tempered
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter for sautéing
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Extra Parmesan for serving
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, for serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add cheese-filled ravioli and cook according to package instructions (3–5 minutes if fresh or 8–10 minutes if frozen). Reserve 120 ml of pasta water, drain the ravioli, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat pancetta or bacon over medium heat. Sauté until crispy and golden brown (about 4–5 minutes). Remove the cooked pancetta, leaving 1 tablespoon of fat.
  3. In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and whole milk, simmering for 2–3 minutes. Mix in grated Parmesan, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until melted.
  4. Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually add warm cream sauce to temper the yolks. Pour yolk mixture into the skillet, stirring for 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Add cooked ravioli and pancetta back to the skillet, tossing until coated. If too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan, chopped parsley, and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish not only celebrates Italian-American flavors but also offers opportunities to customize with varying ingredients.

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